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    BT-99

    I found a nice BT-99 for sale. Made in 1978. It's pretty much in perfect condition. Looks unfired but it has definitely been used. Original box and paperwork. Browning carrying case etc.. Guy wants to sell it but doesnt know it's current market value. It's the standard grade. 32" Mod barrel...
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    .22 Stuck and Split cases in Marlin Pump

    Soooo I am in the process of restoring a couple of .22's from a friend's childhood that he still has! The firearm for this thread topic is a Marlin Model 29 .22 pump. S,L, & LR. Was an absolute mess when I got it and have been at it strong all week getting this back up and running. Among other...
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    Savage guys READ! Model 111 22-250

    Ok so I have a Savage 111 in 22-250. It's not too old, it does not have the Accu-trigger. Sporter barrel and came with factory iron sights etc. My question is… what's the twist rate? She has a 22" barrel. What is the heaviest .224 bullets I can use in this particular twist rate? I know… I can...
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    Marlin 982 Light Firing Pin Strikes

    I have a Marlin 982s in 22 WMR. It is my goto "noise and neighbor friendly" groundhog/ small varmint rifle. I've zapped more whistle pigs with this thing without my neighbors knowing than one would believe! Recently it's been misfiring due to light primer strikes. ******* me off. Now before I...
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    Winchester 94AE First year of Production?

    I have acquired a Winchester Model 94AE. What was the first year of production of the AE? Reason I ask is because it has to be post 64, but it does have the screw forward of the lever. Right? I have pre-64's pre war 64 even. The AE is cool, i must admit however. Functions amazingly! Thanks in...
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    Commercial Mauser Action - Loose Bolt

    Hey guys. I have a Parker & Hale in 7mm Remington Magnum. They are built around the commercial '98 Mauser Action. To cut to the chase, when the bolt in all the way in the "open" position/ all the way back/ action all the way open... the bolt is very wobbly. It moves around more than I want it...
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    Parker Hale 7mm Remington Magnum

    I have a Parker Hale in 7mm Remington Mag. I cant stand the stock. I am not familiar with Mauser's as I am with other rifle actions. If I go to Stocky's or Brownells to change out the stock, which stock do I ask for? This is a 98 Mauser ? Large ring? I just need to know what to tell them to...
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    1964 Winchester Model 94 Receiver Finish?

    Please check out my attached pic of my Winchester Model 94. This rifle was as per serial number was made in 1964. I've had this rifle for a while, acquired it in a trade and am wonder if anyone has seen this receiver finish before. The barrel is blued and gorgeous as well as everything else that...
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    Wrong Primers

    Buddy of mine reloaded 50 .223 Rem rounds. 55g FMJBT 26. Varget and accidentally used small pistol primers instead of small rifle primers. Primers he used were CCI's. Before he goes and breaks out the bullet puller I thought I'd see what you guys had to say. Can he still shoot them? What's...
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    Savage MKII Bull Barrel .22LR

    Please view pics. I just picked this up at my local shop. Wanted a heavy barreled bolt action 22LR that is a absolute tack driver at 50yrds and also groups well at 100yrds. Anyone else have one of these and how does it shoot? My results with bulk federal ammo wasn't what I was hoping for...
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    Winchester Model 190 .22 help

    Ok so I rebuilt an old Win 190. This thing has had failures to eject properly since day one. Stovepipes all the time. I've replaced the recoil spring and firing pin, extractor looks fine! (Firing pin acts as the ejector) I've polished everything on this rifle. Bolt and receiver, also trigger...
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    AR-15 Optics

    Looking to put optics on my AR "general purpose" upper that I just built. 16.5" heavy barrel. Looking to shoot accurately out to only about 150 yards but also want to be using optics at close range also. Any suggestions on a "general purpose" optic for my "general purpose" AR upper that won't...
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    GunRack Rifle issues

    Ok so I know some of you are going to think this is an absurd topic but I have had my old Iver Johnson .410 Bore single shot rifle sitting in the gunrack of my house for long long time and I swear I noticed a crown developing in the barrel when I was shooting it this past weekend... like you...
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    .22 Hornet Reloading question...

    Ok so I just started reloading the .22 Hornet after I stumbled across a Ruger 77/22 chambered in 22. Hornet and COMPLETELY fell in love with this thing. (Why I love it is a whole other post in itself) Ok so my reloading question is: When I full length size/ neck size, the decapper rod pushes...
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    AR-15 Optic Magnifier WHAT IS THIS?

    Ok so I acquired this in a trade and threw is in a box with all my other AR stuff that i'll never use. Please see pics. It's made my Wilcox. On the top it says Rambo 5x. On the mount it says: P/N 13600G01 Cage 004F1 I ask because as I was looking for something else and picked this back up and...
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    1891 Argentine Mauser

    Ok so I picked up this 1891 "Engineers Carbine" from a man in his mid 80's unloading some old military guns that he's had for decades at my local gunshop. He gave me the inside scoop on these types of rifles. Apparently after a certain period of time in service they were sent back to armory to...
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    .22 Hornet

    Hey guys. I'd consider myself an experienced reloader but always like to ask about new rounds i'm going to start producing... About to start reloading for my Ruger 77/22 in .22 Hornet that I recently picked up. Any tips for that cartridge that you guys have come across in your experience? Good...
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    Baikal Shotguns

    Ok so does anyone know any info about Baikal Shotguns? Not the new ones that are made now by Remington (i think) and sold here in the states. I have an old one made in the late 70's early 80's if I had to guess and it is absolutely awesome. It's a o/u 12 gauge with very stout ejectors. Top...
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    7.65x54 vs 7.65x53 (Argentine Mauser)

    I picked up an Argentine Mauser. 7.65x54. Now I am a long time reloader but not of older military rounds such as these. In my manuals everything is listed as "7.65 Arge" "7.65x54" and some as "7.65x53" Bullet diameter is .311" Is it safe to use all of these? The .310? Can someone shed some...
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    7.65x54 vs 7.65x53 (Argentine Mauser)

    I picked up an Argentine Mauser today. 7.65x54. Now I am a long time reloader but not of older military rounds such as these. In my manuals everything is listed as "7.65 Arge" "7.65x54" and some as "7.65x53" Bullet diameter is .311" Is it safe to use all of these? The .310? Can someone shed...
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